The one day of the year that I usually despise.
Every year on that day, I used to pass out v-day grams to everyone or at least certain people to show my 'love' I have for them. At first it was loads of fun when majority were in the spirit. Then at one point I realized it made me feel a little weird. So I eventually stopped with the grams.
I guess just the thought of having that special someone as your valentine never came around for me. That's partially why I don't celebrate, but it's the overall day itself. Why show so much love and compassion for that someone on this particular day when you could be doing that throughout your relationship. I don't think one day will make up for all the days you haven't spent your time with him/her. I don't know...I thought [and still think] this day is silly. It's not even a holiday in my opinion and may never will be.
Then I thought more on what's beyond than what this day usually means. It does not have to necessarily mean to celebrate your relationship with someone, but also your relationship to those around you. You don't really need to have a valentine and be 'complete'. You can go out and celebrate without one or with your loved ones since I'm sure they're much more important than just a silly valentine. I was too naive to understand the meaning of this day since I was brainwashed with what it supposedly meant as a kid.
I treat this day as any other day to be honest. I don't exactly feel that 'love is in the air' vibe each time this day arrives. I'll think of it as a day where you think of those in your life who have stuck by you for so long. It shows how strong a friendship can be with all the love and support you get from others as you do the same for them.
So maybe...just maybe, I'll give V-day a chance this year, but we'll see how it goes.
yea give V-day a chance! :D that's what im doin now =] for the first time in forever. Although I'll be out of town on that day...but whatevs.
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It's funny how suddenly on television all the jewelry commercials come on more often and also the eharmony dating websites. It's things like that, that make it very clear that Valentine's day has become a commercial celebration of "love". A lot of girlfriends of mine that are single also get a little sad on this day which makes me hate Valentines, especially since all other days of the year they are happy, independent, and strong women. But you are right, it's a celebration of love with everyone. Ever since I was a child my mom would mainly be the one giving me Valentine cards and candy. Ever since then I just figured it was love with everyone and not just a spouse. And yes, you will find your soulmate, especially when you least expect it!
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